Posted 23 days ago
Recreation Assistant
@ Covenant Health
Trochu, Alberta
Overview
Covenant Health is hiring a casual Recreation Assistant at St. Mary's Health Care Centre to plan and run individual and group recreation activities for residents. The posting is for a per diem casual position starting November 1, 2026, on a days pattern with varying hours, paid $24.14 to $26.98 per hour, and the closing date is October 21, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and organize individual and group recreation activities
- Facilitate activities for residents
- Support residents' social and leisure engagement
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or recognized equivalent
- Ability to plan, organize and facilitate activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Continuing care or long-term care experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Covenant Health
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Full company description
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
- LinkedIn followers
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- 1,908
- Reported office locations
- 10130 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2K4, CA
- 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K0L4, CA
- 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5R4H5, CA
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- 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J4V5, CA
- 305 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H7, CA
- 5001 Lakeshore Dr, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0G8, CA
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- 5402 47 St, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, CA
- 5241 43 St, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R5, CA
- 4607 53 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y5, CA
- 16515 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0A4, CA
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- 451 Dechauney Ave, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, CA
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- Other recorded names
- Covenant Health Canada
- Specialties
- Acute Care
- Continuing Care
- Long-Term Care
- Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care
- and Designated Assisted Living
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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Acute CareContinuing CareLong-Term CareRehabilitationPalliative Careand Designated Assisted Living |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 436 |
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- Classification: Recreation Assistant
- Union: COV AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy (Type A) SMHCCT
- Primary Location: St. Mary's Health Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $24.14
- Maximum Salary: $26.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Ability to plan, organize and facilitate individual and group activities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in a continuing care, long-term care or supportive living healthcare setting preferred. Valid driver's license preferred.
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